Nude Nancy

*Wig Details: Outre - Amara (color: 2) Brows: *MAC eyebrow pencil (stud) *LA Girl pro concealer (dark cocoa)
Face: *Tarte smoothing primer (clean slate) *Too Faced Born This Way Foundation (sable) *LA Girl pro concealer (dark cocoa) *Laura Mercier setting powder (medium deep) *Laura Mercier setting powder (translucent) *MAC powder blush (sketch) *MAC powder blush (fever) *Mario Badescu facial spray (cucumber and green tea) *BECCA shimmering skin perfector (prosecco pop) Finishes: *NYX intense butter gloss (rocky road + cinnamon roll) *Absolut New York duo stroke eyeliner *Eylure vegas nay lashes (bronze beauty)
Bonnet: Onome by Isoken Enofe Jewelry: Caribbean Local Fashion Music: Best Non-Copyrighted Music 2018 *Camera: iPhone Xs Max *Editor: Final Cut Pro X

Zulu Cut Crease Visual

Just wanted to show you guys a visual of a look I did this weekend for the beautiful Tyiekia. Unfortunately, I didn't record the entire application. I need a better set up before I can. The space I use isn't really designed for it, as I would be standing in the light. I'll figure something out shortly, though. Hope you guys like it!
xo,

Glen

Nubian, af!

*Wig Details: Bobbi Boss Moonstone (color: F4/2730)

List of products used (in order):

*brows: mac eyebrow pencil (stud) + la girl pro concealer (dark cocoa)

*nyx eyeshadow base (white)

*palette: nubian by juvia’s place

*sephora foundation (deep 65 n)

*fenty beauty pro filter foundation (480)

*la girl pro concealer (dark coca)

*fenty beauty matchsticks (espresso)

*laura mercier setting powder (medium deep)

*mac powder blush (sketch)

*mac powder blush (fever)

*mario badescu facial spray (cucumber and green tea)

*wet n wild meglago highlighter (crown of my canopy)

*coloured raine liquid lipstick (tootsie)

*nyx jumbo pencil (milk)

*absolut new york duo stroke eyeliner

*lasgoos lashes via amazon (a06)

Songs (all by Pediko): I’m On It • New Gear • Ghost 

* Camera used: iPhone 8+

* Editor used: Final Cut Pro

Orange Crush..

*Wig Details: Bobbi Boss - Mina (color: fs4/30)

List of products used (in order):
*tarte timeless smoothing primer
*brows: mac eyebrow pencil (stud) + la girl pro concealer (dark cocoa)
*palette: magic by juvia’s place
*palette: zulu by juvia’s place
*sephora foundation (65 deep dark)
*la girl pro concealer (dark cocoa)
*laura mercier setting powder (deep)
*mac powder blush (sketch)
*mac powder blush (fever)
*mario badescu facial spray (cucumber and green tea)
*anastasia beverly hills (aurora glowkit)
*mac cosmetics lip liner (currant)
*nyx lip lingerie (05)
*nyx liquid crystal liner (crystal silk)

off camera:
*absolute new york duostroke eyeliner (black)
*lashes: lasgoos via amazon (a06)

Song [Sexy Dance by Adam O]: SoundCloud • FaceBook • Instagram

* camera used: iPhone 8+
* editor used: iMovie

L O V E H A P P Y

Lately, I've been doing personal audits on the people I have around me. It's refreshing to have people around who genuinely want the best for you, even when you don't know what that is for yourself. Yesterday, I casually told one of my girlfriends to remind me to blog today, so she texts me a picture of the reminder she set on her phone, lol! 

For this look, I used the Juvia's Place The Zulu Eyeshadow Palette. At the time, Jeremy's dad and little sister were visiting so I thought it would be fun to let the kids choose the colors for the look. I think they did a pretty good job. In the end, we were left with a bold, colorful look. For foundation, I used the Sephora foundation [in Deep 65] with their concealers [#19 and #20] to highlight and contour and this blingtastic highlight is Rose Gold by BECCA. To finish the look, I lined my lips with MAC's Nightmoth liner and topped them with Physicians Formula liquid lipstick in the shade Nut-rituos. 

Have you been doing subtle or bold looks this season?
Comment below, I'd love to know!
In the meantime, stay fab dolls!

xo,

Glen

Crowned.

Now that the initial move is complete I'm going to attempt to bring some normalcy back into my life. It was a seemingly smooth transition and we're excited to start this new chapter. Once we're all unpacked I hope to be able to give you guys a tour of our new home as well! This week I recorded a new makeup video, but due to some technical difficulties, I'll have to try again at a later time. Thank you all for being so patient with me as I take this one day at a time.

xo,

Glen

Bonnet: Isoken Enofe -- Onome XL
Foundation: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r -- 480
Lipstick: L'Oreal x BALMAIN -- Liberation

Cherry Blossoms in the Winter

I ended 2017 saying I wanted to do more. I needed my outlet back, and after a bunch of unfortunate events, I decided that there was no better time than now to start. As you can see from my last 2 blog posts I've been making YouTube videos! I definitely want to put it out there: I AM NOT A MAKEUP ARTIST! Honestly, I don't even want to be one. I just like makeup and I enjoy doing it, so I decided to start filming it. Three weeks ago I had no idea how to edit a video, and now I've kind of gotten the hang of it. To say I'm proud of myself would be such an understatement. I'm just trying to enjoy this clear space in my head. I've included this weeks video below, as well as the video details after the cut.

Thanks for sticking it out with me this long.
xo,

Glen

GRWM • Subtle Glam

*Wig Details: SIS Invisible Top Part Lace Wig IV- Lace H Ari (Color: 1B)

List of products used (in order):

*becca ever matte poreless primer

*brows: mac eyebrow pencil (stud) + la girl pro concealer (dark cocoa)

*palette: the saharan by juvia’s place 

*nyx jumbo pencil deported (milk)

*nyx eye shadow base (white)

*la girl pro concealer - orange corrector

*fenty beauty pro filt’r foundation (480) 

*la girl pro concealer (dark cocoa)

*laura mercier setting powder (translucent)

*fenty beauty matchstix (espresso)

*becca multi-tasking perfecting powder (deep bronze)

*mac powder blush (sketch)

*urbandecay de-slick setting spray

*eylure x vegas nay fiercely fabulous lashes

*mac in extreme dimension mascara

*fenty beauty duo highlighter (ginger binge/moscow mule)

*mayebelline masterprecise eyeliner (black)

*kat von d liquid lipstick (damned + crucifix)

Songs (all by Felix London): SoundCloud • FaceBook • Instagram

* camera used: iPhone 8+
* editor used: iMovie

GRWM • New Year, New Beat!!

*Wig Details: Vixen It Tress VH-3 (Color: OT350)

List of products used (in order):
*becca ever matte poreless primer
*brows: mac eyebrow pencil (stud) + la girl pro concealer (dark cocoa)
*palette: the magic by juvia’s place
*nyx eyeshadow base (white) — to cut crease
*mayebelline masterprecise eyeliner (black)
*la girl pro concealer - orange corrector
*covergirl queen collection natural hue (q755 - true ebony)
*la girl pro concealer (dark cocoa)
*coty airspun loose face powder
*fenty beauty matchstix (espresso)
*becca multi-tasking perfecting powder (deep bronze)
*mac powder blush (film noir)
*urbandecay de-slick setting spray
*eylure x vegas nay fiercely fabulous lashes
*voluminous false fiber lash mascara
*fenty beauty duo highlighter (ginger binge/moscow mule)
*coloured raine liquid lipstick (tootsie)

*outfit info: everything is from PINK! :)

Songs [all by Adam O]: SoundCloud • FaceBook • Instagram

* camera used: iPhone 8+
* editor used: iMovie

What to Buy: Bargain Beat

Hey loves! This blog post was requested by my beautiful friend Kisha, and I was more than happy to oblige. For you dolls that would like to experiment with makeup without completely breaking the bank, here are a few inexpensive items that can line your cosmetic bag and still give you a quality beat! 

For the most part, e.l.f cosmetics offers everything you can think of, and almost all their products are priced below $10. I stand by their brushes 100%. They also offer a range of foundation, blush ,and contour palettes. Personally, their darkest shade is not dark enough for me to wear, but it would work for some of you brown ladies.

There are often stigmas around "drugstore brands" when it comes to makeup, but most of the items are just as good (if not better) than high-end brands. K-Mart, Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens and even your local hair stores can offer some great products. For my deep brown ladies, I recommend Covergirl Queen, IMAN, and Black Opal. They offer deep brown shades with undertones that actually compliment our skin, instead of leaving us pasty.

For my super oily skin, I use milk of magnesia as a primer. I apply it all over my face, under my foundation, to help soak up my oil throughout the day. As crazy as it sounds, IT WORKS! For luxurious lips, I love Colourpop's line of Ultra-Matte liquid lipsticks (they are only $6 a piece!). My favorites are LAX, Guess and Limbo. For concealer, L.A. Girl Pro Concealer can be found in hair stores, as well as drugstores and online. Their orange concealer is perfect for brown girls to color correct and their other shades are great for highlighting and contouring.

I've tried to provide links to all these products, but if you still have questions please feel free to contact me! I  know how overwhelming make-up can be in the beginning, but a little trial and error and lots of practice will have you fab in no time!

xo,

Glenesse

Blended Beauty: My Routine Revealed

Yesterday I posted this picture on my FaceBook and instaGram and it was so well received I wanted to tell you guys what products were used. I honestly don't have an hour long makeup routine. I always start with my brows. I use MACs eyebrow pencil in STUD to fill my brows. I use a small concealer/eyeliner brush with a dab of MACs Pro Longwear concealer (NW50) and line ONLY THE BOTTOM of my eyebrows. I think a lot of people mis-use concealer and don't blend it properly. Personally, I use the brush the blend down from the brow and then my finger for the rest. 

If I'm doing a "full face" (like pictured above) I soak my Beauty Blender in water and then dab it in concealer. I stipple from my under eye area to the corner in between my nose and mouth. Basically, a huge upside down triangle. This also helps define your cheeks. For foundation, I use Covergirl Queen Collection in shade Q755 with MACs 187 brush. It covers but still allows my skin to breathe. MAC and NARS both have proven too heavy to me. I use a MAC powder blush in FEVER for my cheekbones (and a flat kabuki brush to blend out the hard blush line) & then I add my lips. Yesterday, the lipstick of choice was MAC Ruby Woo with a Bobbi Brown lip gloss (that I don't remember the name of). 

& thats it! Seriously. I'm nowhere near a professional makeup artist, but I've found what works for me. Hope this answered all the questions you guys had! But if it didn't, leave me a comment, and let me know!

Stay fab guys!

Seems like we've misplaced Spring..

Weather here in Central Texas has been up and down these past few weeks. One day, 34°, the next 78°! In all honestly, all you can do is take advantage of those nice days when you have them. The subject of my weight has been a bittersweet issue for me. When I was smaller, I wanted to be a little bigger in some areas. BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR! So the weight came, but it came everywhere. And while I tell myself that I won't lose it all at once (because I didn't gain it all at once) finding the motivation to even work out is half the battle. I honestly think the only thing keeping me at bay is that the Army makes me work out for an hour 5 days a week. For some reason though, I feel like when I put something on my blog, it makes me feel that much more obligated to stick with it, because now you guys are watching.
So here it is: I WANT TO LOSE 10-15 pounds! Wish me luck..

H&M top || Zara pants || Nine West wedges

Covergirl Queen Foundation || MAC Stud Eyeybrows . Fever Blush . Rebel Lips

xo,

Glenesse

Windows to My Soul

I'm getting REALLY good at this eyebrow thing! I've been getting constant compliments at work because of it, and go figure 98% of them are from MALES! I guess they do pay attention. :) I only use a couple products to accomplish the perfect brow FOR ME: MAC brow pencil in STUD, MAC Select Cover-up Concealer and Estee Lauder e/s in MINK.



The picture above is for comparison purposes! My eyebrows are thin. Honestly, I've never had much of a brow so getting them arched or waxed would have did nothing for me. This is a really big deal for me! I feel like I get a little better with every time I fill them in. I was just too excited so I had to tell somebody! :)

Coral Cuteness (c:

So I decided to post my first take, so if I sound like I'm babbling, I probably am! lol, seriously though, hopefully I'll be back in the swing of things sooner and things will flow a lot better.. I wanted to show the process of me getting ready (well, the hair and face transition at least) so here are a couple pictures:

My hair before layering and curling.


My hair after layering, before curling.


After curling. (:



After make-up. (c:


Jessica and I ate lunch at Shangri-La




I really love the cut/color of this shirt!


Jessica Minaj! lol (:


Jess & her daughter Elay'jah






Elay'jah ♥


Beef and broccoli & Shrimp Lo Mein




I got on the X-Box Kinnect at the PX!


Jessica.




My earrings.


Steve Madden multicolor flats

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"Lovers Knot" earrings/bracelet: Crucian Gold . Bag: LV . Sunglasses: Dior . Chandelier earrings: Claire'sTop: F21 . Jeans: Motherhood . Sandals: Steve Madden

Super Sunday!

Although I didn't go to church today (which I feel really bad about) I had a very fun and eventful day! It started when Jessica and I went to the Officer's club for their Sunday brunch (which I was too busy eating to snap any pictures of!) and then headed to the Post Exchange (PX) so I could pick up a couple things for my hair journey. This post will be a bit picture heavy. I want to apologize in advance for the picture quality; all photos were taken with my iPhone 4 since my camera has seemed to grow legs and run away from home!

I'm going to try this out and see if it helps control my oily skin.
Shisheido Oil Control Matifiant - $28.48



Since my Morning Burst review, I was recommended this product by Jessica.
Neutrogena Facial Bar - $2.49



ORS Replenishing Paks - $1.00 each



Detangling hair rake - $2.69



Ace Boar Bristle Brush - $5.99



This'll be the "moisture" in my moisturize and seal for my hair regimen.
ORS Moisturizing Hair Lotion - $3.49



This'll be my clarifying shampoo in my hair regimen.
ORS Olive Oil & Aloe Shampoo - $4.98



Covergirl Queen Collection Concealer in Cocoa Cocoa - $5.99



I'll be using this as "heavy protien" for my protein treatments.
ORS Hair Mayonnaise - $7.59



Goody Bobby pins in black - $.99



Goody Ouchless elastics in black - $2.99



Goody hair pins in black - $2.29



This'll be the 1/2 of the "seal" in my moisturize and seal.
ORS Coconut Oil - $3.89



This'll be the other 1/2.
ORS Carrot Oil - $5.99



I'll need to order the Leave-In counterpart to this online; it wasnt available at the PX.
Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Conditioner - $3.20



Since I read Lorraine's review on this product I've been searching for it high and low! I was so excited when I finally found it today.
Pond's Cold Cream - $5.10



Once my son is here and I start maternity leave, I plan to have Spring/Summer nails!
Sally Hansen Insta-dri in #470 Speedy Sunburst - $3.21

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I also took a couple quick OOTD pics for you guys:










Dress: Gifted to me 2 years ago. Vest: Charlotte Russe. Guess bag.Shoes: a random store in the German economy. Bracelet: Crucian Gold "Lovers Knot"